Trade Schools in Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee, WI has 4 schools with trade and career programs in this directory: 1 public and 3 private. Together they graduated 1,606 students from these programs in the latest federal count.

Published program tuition runs from $2,735 to $32,244, with a median of $14,470 across the 9 programs that report a program price.

Graduates earned a median of $42,146 one year after finishing, where the Department of Education reports earnings for the program.

The largest programs by graduates are at Milwaukee Area Technical College, The Institute of Beauty and Wellness and Empire Beauty School-Milwaukee.

4
Schools
1,606
Graduates last year
$14,470
Median program tuition
$42,146
Median earnings, 1 yr after

All 4 schools in Milwaukee, WI

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Milwaukee Area Technical College

Milwaukee, WI

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance, Barber and Carpentry and 20 more
Average net price
$10,493
Completion rate
32%
Type
Public

The Institute of Beauty and Wellness

Milwaukee, WI

Programs
Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetician and Massage Therapy and 1 more
Average net price
$15,210
Completion rate
79%
Type
Private for-profit

Milwaukee Career College

Milwaukee, WI

Programs
Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant and Surgical Technologist
Average net price
$25,235
Completion rate
54%
Type
Private for-profit

Also within 30 miles of Milwaukee

Bryant & Stratton College-Wauwatosa

Wauwatosa, WI

Programs
LPN, Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$14,592
Completion rate
18%
Type
Private nonprofit

VICI Beauty School

Greenfield, WI

Programs
Cosmetology and Esthetician
Average net price
$7,917
Completion rate
91%
Type
Private for-profit

Herzing University-Brookfield

Brookfield, WI

Programs
Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Coding
Average net price
$20,570
Completion rate
28%
Type
Private nonprofit

Waukesha County Technical College

Pewaukee, WI

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Carpentry, CDL Truck Driving and CNA and 14 more
Average net price
$11,014
Completion rate
57%
Type
Public

Gateway Technical College

Kenosha, WI

Programs
Auto Mechanic, Barber, Carpentry and CDL Truck Driving and 14 more
Average net price
$11,704
Completion rate
56%
Type
Public

Common questions

How much does trade school training cost in Milwaukee, WI?

The median published tuition is $14,470 (range $2,735 to $32,244, 9 programs reporting). The lowest listed prices are at The Institute of Beauty and Wellness ($2,735), Empire Beauty School-Milwaukee ($6,798) and Milwaukee Career College ($14,470). Public community and technical colleges often charge less but report tuition per year rather than per program, so check each school's net price calculator.

How long does trade school school take?

Programs that report a length take a median of 8 months to finish (3 to 18 months). Certificates are shorter; associate degrees usually take about two years.

How much do trade school graduates earn?

Across 46 programs with reported outcomes, the median graduate earned $42,146 one year after finishing (U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard). Earnings vary by program and local labor market.

Are there public trade school programs in Milwaukee, WI?

Yes. 1 public school offer it, including Milwaukee Area Technical College.

Data: U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2024-25 and College Scorecard (October 2026 release). Listings change; confirm details with the school before you go. How this directory is built.